[Saba Sports News] Former Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic forward Brandon Hunter has passed away at 42. The tragic news was announced by Ohio University men’s basketball head coach Jeff Boals on Tuesday, with no cause of death disclosed.
Hunter had a standout college career at Ohio from 1999 to 2003, earning three All-MAC First Team selections and leading the NCAA in rebounding during his senior season (2002-03) with an average of 12.6 boards per game.
He was drafted by the Celtics in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft (No. 56 overall) and played one season for the Celtics and another for the Magic before embarking on a successful nearly decade-long professional career overseas.
Following his playing career, Hunter transitioned into coaching, real estate, and sports management. His passing occurred just two months before his 43rd birthday.